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Bearded Fireworm

Hermodice carunculata

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Field Notes

Description:

A bearded fireworm, about 10 centimeters long

Habitat:

Rocky bottom, Gulf. Depth ~2 meters.

Notes:

A bearded fireworm in the bottom of Psaromoura Beach, Crete. This polychaete worm in venomous and can cause significant irritation if touched.

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Biodiversity of Greece (Hellas)
Mission
Greek Marine Life Mapping
Mission
Biodiversity of Fauna in Crete
Photographed
PublishedJune 24, 2016

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